Germany is a central-western European country. It includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometers (137,988 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With nearly 83 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous member state of the European Union. After the United States, it is the second most popular immigration destination in the world. The economy of Germany is a highly developed social market economy. It has the largest national economy in Europe, the fourth-largest by nominal GDP in the world, and fifth by GDP (PPP). In 2017, the country accounted for 28% of the euro area economy according to the IMF. Germany is a founding member of the European Union and the Euro zone.
Famous Places to Visit
- Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound
- • Neuschwanstein Castle
- • Brandenburg Gate
- • Lake Constance
- • Cologne Cathedral
- • Heidelberg Castle
- • Reichstag Building